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GODSMACK Frontman Scolds Security For Using 'Unnecessary' Force While Tackling Fan (Video)

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna scolded the security for using "unnecessary" force while tackling a fan during the band's concert on August 31 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Just as GODSMACK had begun to play the song "Awake" while on tour as the headliners of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, a...

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Man Claiming To Be Former WHITE ZOMBIE Drummer Arrested On Suspicion Of Fraud

According to KTVU.com, a man claiming to be former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Phil Buerstatte was arrested last Thursday (August 30) on suspicion of defrauding a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Sausalito, California. The man allegedly tried to pay $75,000 for his treatment at the Alta Mira Recov...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: 'Television Is The Most Dangerous Weapon Of All'

Metal Blast conducted an interview with ICED EARTH mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 9-12 at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Blast: "Sons Of Liberty" [...

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TESTAMENT's BILLY: MUSTAINE 'Must Be Back On Drugs To Think What He Is Saying Makes Any Sense'

Members of TESTAMENT and BROKEN HOPE have slammed MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine for implying during a concert that Barack Obama was somehow responsible for recent mass shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin. While performing with MEGADETH on August 7 in Singapore, Mustaine told the crowd, "Back in my...

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MEGADETH"s DAVE MUSTAINE 'Clarifies' OBAMA Comments, Says He 'Loves' His Country (Audio)

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke exclusively with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in an attempt to "clarify" his recent statement that Barack Obama was somehow responsible for recent mass shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin. During an August 7 concert in Singapore, Mustaine told the crowd, "Back...

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DEAD COWBOY'S SLUTS To Release 'The Hand Of Death' In September

French death/thrash metallers DEAD COWBOY'S SLUTS will release their debut album, "The Hand Of Death", on September 19 via M&O Music. A trailer for the CD can be seen below. "The Hand Of Death" track listing: 01. B.T.K. 02. Asylum Breakout 03. I Will Hunt You Down 04. Lusk 05. Must Be Broken 06....

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Lillie: F-65

You can imagine the doomers have been chanting "at last?at last?" amongst themselves since late May when SAINT VITUS returned to the scene they all but created alongside CATHEDRAL, PENTAGRAM, CANDLEMASS and of course, the mighty BLACK SABBATH beforehand. One can almost picture sludge monger Dave Cha...

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MASTODON, BRUTAL TRUTH Side Project PRIMATE Schedules In-Store Performance, Signing

Following the very recent release of their debut LP "Draw Back A Stump" internationally via Relapse Records, Atlanta grind punks PRIMATE have confirmed a local release show to unleash the beast to their local hordes. The quintet will antagonize Atlanta's most raging metallians this Friday, August 3...

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CRIMINAL Bassist Undergoes Surgery On His Spine

Bassist Dan Biggin of thrash masters CRIMINAL — originally formed in Chile and now based in the U.K. — underwent surgery on his spine last week due to a herniated disk. The band states, "He had been in a lot of pain in the last few months but was on a waiting list and didn't ...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer: Fans Shouldn't Go Up On Stage Unless They're Invited

Drummer Jeremy Spencer (pictured below) of Las Vegas metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is one of a number of musicians who have come out in support of LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who is facing manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. Blythe, 41, is accused of causing the fatal injury that...

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BIOHAZARD Fan Reportedly Loses Consciousness After Stagediving At Slovakia Concert (Video)

Video footage of a BIOHAZARD fan apparently losing consciousness after stagediving during the band's July 15 concert in Kosice, Slovakia can be seen below. (Note: The incident in question occurs around the 2:10 mark.) After noticing the passed out fan on the floor of the venue, BIOHAZARD guitarist/v...

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CRO-MAGS Frontman 'Sets Record Straight' Regarding NYC Stabbing Incident

Harley Flanagan, who founded the legendary hardcore band the CRO-MAGS at the age of 14 and toured with the band for some twenty years, was arrested in New York City on July 6 on charges of attacking several members of the new CRO-MAGS lineup during the CBGB Festival. Flanagan, who had been a panelis...

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Former CRO-MAGS Bassist HARLEY FLANAGAN Claims NYC Stabbing Was Self-Defense

Harley Flanagan, who founded the legendary hardcore band the CRO-MAGS at the age of 14 and toured with the band for some twenty years, was arrested in New York City on July 6 on charges of attacking several members of the new CRO-MAGS lineup during the CBGB Festival. Flanagan, who had been a panelis...

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Hardcore Fans And Friends Come Together To Support HARLEY FLANAGAN

Harley Flanagan, who founded the legendary hardcore band the CRO-MAGS at the age of 14 and toured with the band for some twenty years, was arrested in New York City on July 6 on charges of attacking several members of the new CRO-MAGS lineup during the CBGB Festival. Flanagan, who had been a panelis...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Announces 'Farewell' Tour

Due to a number of health issues, including a knee problem which will require surgery soon, former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has announced that he will stop touring next year. In a statement to his fans released earlier today, Paul said, "I am gonna be 'pulling the plug' next year 2013, and ma...